My appreciation and love of abstract art evolved because of my involvement with and interest in interior
design. I often paint with decorating in mind, knowing that artwork is a vital element in setting a mood in any room.
Color is of vital interest to me. I prefer using bold, vibrant colors while adding lots of layers and texture. I enjoy
experimentation with color and appreciate the emotion that can be expressed through paint. I prefer acrylics because of the speed they afford.
I begin each work with a broad idea but know from experience that the painting will take on a life of its own, changing throughout the process until I feel the composition is complete. Sometimes, accepting that the work is complete is difficult for me, because I enjoy the process so much and do not want it to end. I’ve finally learned that there comes a point in each
work when the intent has been realized, and that particular piece is at its highest point where continuing may spoil what has been created. This visual process of creation that seems to come from some inner place, and the concept of editing, is reminiscent of the writing process that I know so well, and I find the correlation unexpected and fascinating.
Admittedly, I am new to this particular creative process, having spent earlier years writing the award-winning, critically-acclaimed Steve Cline Mystery Series.
design. I often paint with decorating in mind, knowing that artwork is a vital element in setting a mood in any room.
Color is of vital interest to me. I prefer using bold, vibrant colors while adding lots of layers and texture. I enjoy
experimentation with color and appreciate the emotion that can be expressed through paint. I prefer acrylics because of the speed they afford.
I begin each work with a broad idea but know from experience that the painting will take on a life of its own, changing throughout the process until I feel the composition is complete. Sometimes, accepting that the work is complete is difficult for me, because I enjoy the process so much and do not want it to end. I’ve finally learned that there comes a point in each
work when the intent has been realized, and that particular piece is at its highest point where continuing may spoil what has been created. This visual process of creation that seems to come from some inner place, and the concept of editing, is reminiscent of the writing process that I know so well, and I find the correlation unexpected and fascinating.
Admittedly, I am new to this particular creative process, having spent earlier years writing the award-winning, critically-acclaimed Steve Cline Mystery Series.